The public’s votes cast for this category will represent ten per cent of the total votes and will be combined with those of a Premier League panel, which includes the likes of Mark Schwarzer, Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand.

Ryan’s peers will also have the chance to cast their votes, with each club captain having a say in who wins.

To vote for Ryan click here.

Voting closes at 11.59pm on Monday and the winner will be announced at 1pm next Friday.